Discover more from Kenya on a Budget Safaris
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Day 01 :
Nairobi Arrival → Maasai Mara
- Touch down in Nairobi and kick off your adventure straight from the tarmac. Your private driver guide will meet you and set course for the legendary Maasai Mara, cruising through the scenic Rift Valley escarpment and Narok town
- Arrive at Miti Mingi Eco Camp, a cosy base nestled at the park’s edge.
- Settle in, enjoy lunch, and if time allows, dive into your first evening game drive golden light sweeping across open plains dotted with elephants, lions, and wildebeest.
Overnight: Miti Mingi Eco Camp (Full Board)
Park entry fee: USD 200 per person per day (paid directly at the gate).
Day 02 :
Deep in the Mara
- Rise with the sun for a sunrise game drive this is when the savannah wakes up. Follow the Mara River bends where hippos grunt and crocodiles bask, and keep your camera ready for big-cat encounters.
Spend your afternoon at leisure or opt for another golden-hour drive before dinner by the campfire.
Overnight: Miti Mingi Eco Camp (Full Board)
Day 03 :
Full Day Mara Safari
- Today is your flex day in the Mara. Choose between an all day drive with picnic lunch deep into the reserve or two shorter safaris bracketing midday rest. Your guide will track prime wildlife spots especially the elusive leopard and the Mara’s thriving lion prides.
Overnight: Miti Mingi Eco Camp (Full Board)
Day 04 :
Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru
- After breakfast, set off for Lake Nakuru, a UNESCO-listed bird sanctuary known for its pink flamingos and rhinos. En route, witness Kenya’s varied topography shift from rolling grasslands to acacia woodland.
An afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park offers a chance to see Rothschild’s giraffes and rhinos grazing quietly.
Overnight: Golden Suites, Nakuru (Full Board)
Day 05 :
Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha
- Enjoy a relaxed morning before heading to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater haven surrounded by flower farms and volcanic cliffs.
Check into Symphony Hotel and later embark on a boat ride and walking safari on Crescent Island, sharing space with giraffes and zebras on foot.
Overnight: Symphony Hotel, Naivasha (Full Board)
Day 06 :
Paragliding Over Kijabe Hills
- This is where your itinerary lifts off literally. Drive to Kijabe Hills for a morning paragliding session, taking in sweeping aerial views of the Rift Valley. Wind and weather permitting, glide alongside birds and feel the freedom of open sky.
Later, explore Hell’s Gate for a quick scenic drive or enjoy a lakeside sundowner.
Overnight: Symphony Hotel, Naivasha (Full Board)
Day 07 :
Naivasha → Amboseli
- Depart early, heading south east towards Amboseli National Park, framed by Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow capped peaks. Stop for lunch en route, then check in at Kilimanjaro White House Hotel.
Unwind from the road with an easy village walk or relax at the lodge before dinner.
Overnight: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel (Full Board)
Day 08 :
Amboseli → Mombasa → Diani Beach
- Start with a morning game drive across Amboseli’s open plains watch herds of elephants silhouetted against Africa’s highest mountain. Return for lunch, then transfer to Emali SGR Station for your train journey to Mombasa.
Upon arrival, a private car will take you to Diani Beach, crossing the Likoni Ferry as the coastal breeze greets you.
Check in at Sawa Sawa Beach House, your seaside retreat.
Overnight: Sawa Sawa Beach House, Diani(Bed&Breakfast)
Day 09 :
Diani Oceanfront Reset
- After days of safari dust, Diani invites you to exhale. Spend the day barefoot by the beach, snorkel along coral reefs, or take a dhow trip to Wasini Island (optional).
Overnight: Sawa Sawa Beach House, Diani(Bed & Breakfast)
Day 10 :
Diani Choose Your Adventure(R&R)
- Whether it’s quad biking across sand dunes, a lazy spa day, or a sunset dhow cruise, the coast is your playground.
Overnight: Sawa Sawa Beach House, Diani(bed & Breakfast)
Day 11 :
Departure
- After breakfast, wrap up your coastal stay with a private transfer to Ukunda Airstrip or Mombasa Airport depending on your flight schedule.
- Your driver will assist with check-in and farewells.
- End of Services.
